Multidisciplinary views toward pharmacist-delivered medication therapy management services in dialysis facilities

To determine views of staff of dialysis centers toward pharmacist-delivered medication therapy management (MTM) services.

Focus group study.

Three private, nonprofit, outpatient dialysis facilities.

Multidisciplinary dialysis staff.

Two focus group sessions were conducted using a semistructured interview guide.

Views of staff toward MTM services at a dialysis center.

A total of 13 staff members of dialysis centers participated in the study. Participants included nurses, patient care technicians, a social worker, dietitian, and administrative personnel. Key themes included: the need for access to MTM services in dialysis facilities exists; services should include medication reconciliation and patient education; services should be proactive, consistent, individualized, and covered by insurance; and that pharmacists are uniquely suited to provide MTM services.

Dialysis staff support the integration of MTM services in facilities. Further research is needed to identify barriers and opportunities in the implementation process, including patient perspectives.